Dear list members,
Please see below a job advert by Kolibri for those who are interested. Note that I am not affiliated with Kolibri and only posting here on the company’s behalf due to the specialist acoustics/
audio-DSP nature of the job.
Company: Kolibri
France https://www.kolibrilab.com
Discipline: Acoustic
Engineering applied to cell cultures
Location: Paris
Position: Full time (French CDI)
Start Date: as
soon as possible
Job Description:
Research and development
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Develop, test, and implement acoustic piezoelectric apparatuses generating the acoustic waves exploited within Kolibri’s bioprocesses.
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Work hand in hand with the mechanical and electrical team to improve the integration of acoustic transducers in Kolibri’s prototypes
Modelling and simulations
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Fully model and document the acoustic wave propagation and stabilization in current prototypes, and improve them into future prototypes and applications, especially along the scaling of these prototypes
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Conduct numerical simulations to assist with prototyping development
Experimental design
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Plan and design in collaboration with the bioprocess team experiments to study the effects of acoustic forces on cells, plasmids and viral production
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Analyse results to draw meaningful conclusions
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Troubleshoot experimental setups and optimize processes to achieve desired outcomes
Innovation
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Showing 10x increase in yield and 50x reduction in production costs, Kolibri’s patented acoustic-based bioreactors allow partners in drug development unlock patient access to cell and gene therapies. Being
cell-agnostic and scalable, Kolibri’s process has significant potential across a range of high-value biologics - or in the cellular agriculture space more broadly.
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Stay updated on the latest developments and breakthroughs in the field of acoustic cell manipulation
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Seek opportunities for innovation and propose new research directions or applications
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Build upon the company IP strategy in collaboration with Kolibri’s selected firm and CTO through for example patent filings
Qualifications:
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A PhD or higher education degree in acoustic signal generation and acoustic propagation, acoustophoresis, or a closely related field
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Proven experience (minimum of 3 years) in experiment building, prototyping, implementation of acoustic hardware into lab/industrial environment
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Strong experimental skills, data analysis proficiency and the ability to troubleshoot and adapt to evolving challenges.
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Independent and problem-solving mindset
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Excellent communication and collaboration skills
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A strong publication record and the ability to contribute to scientific advancements in the field
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Interest in biotechnology/health & pharma domains
Nice to haves:
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Proficiency in acoustic manipulation principles, including knowledge of acoustic, transducers, signal generation, processing or related technologies
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Proven experience with acoustics transducers, signal generation and processing
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Understanding of finite elements numerical methods for acoustic propagation and analysis
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Experience with process control and automation
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Experience in applying acoustic waves to microorganisms, especially to mammalian cells
Contact: Dr Gabriel Dumy gabriel@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Flaithrí Neff, PhD
Software Research Institute
Technological University of the Shannon
Ireland.
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